Senior Software Engineer - Backend | Data Layer at Camunda

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We are Camunda - where your work will have real impact. Picture yourself at a company where your work isn’t just another task on a list, but a key driver of transformation for hundreds of organizations. Your work will directly shape how hundreds of enterprises like Atlassian, NASA, and Goldman Sachs orchestrate their most critical processes to drive digital transformation.

In 2024, we crossed the $100 million ARR milestone and Camunda has received recognition such as GP Bullhound’s 2024 Top 100 Next Unicorn, Flexa’s flexible workplace designation, and Great Place to Work certifications in the USA and UK. As a fully remote, global company, we’re rewriting how modern businesses operate. We’re growing fast and are looking for talented individuals to join our team. This role could be the one you’ve been waiting for.

About The Role

• The Data Layer team is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing the data systems of the Core application, building robust and scalable solutions in a data-intensive environment with a focus on performance and efficiency.
• Ownership of the data layer includes developing features related to data storage, monitoring, and improving read/write performance, and collaborating with other teams to support evolving data requirements.
• Technologies used by the team include: Java, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MariaDB, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, Spring Boot, Spring, Maven, Docker, Helm.
• Engineers are expected to own the design, implementation, and documentation for large features, and work with and sometimes direct other engineers depending on feature ownership.
• The team currently has 4 Backend Engineers and collaborates with QA, Product Management, and other teams across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Data Layer team builds systems that process, structure, and optimize process automation event streams for efficient querying by applications and services. This is a mission-critical area that impacts application stability, decision-making, and company success.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to design and implement solutions to complex problems, and to lead the evolution of the data architecture to meet customer needs. You will work closely with Product Managers and other Engineers.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Contributing to design and delivery of new features and improvements that are secure, well-tested, and performant, aligned with internal standards for style, maintainability, and best practices. You'll advocate for these standards through code reviews.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting database performance, and driving continuous improvements to processes, tooling, and product.
• Collaborating with Product Managers, Product Designers, Documentation, and other stakeholders to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced environment.
• Helping customers resolve problems operating and using our software as part of 3rd-level support.
• Performing spikes to discover technical requirements and solutions for problems with high technical uncertainty.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Java Backend Engineer
• Excellent knowledge of Java and experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch or Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MariaDB)
• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Maven, and Docker
• Pragmatic and autonomous approach to programming and problem solving
• A drive to understand and evolve an established codebase and data model to solve complex problems
• A can-do mindset and belief in solving hard problems through collaboration
• Passion to coach other engineers and improve team practices
• Ownership mindset for code, deployment, and operation of software (you build it, you run it)
• Ability and/or willingness to use our product

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with both RDBMS and Elasticsearch
• Knowledge of building and maintaining CI pipelines

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Compensation

What We Have to Offer: We offer competitive, fair, and transparent compensation. Salary ranges are location-based with standard and major markets reflecting local competition.

The Annual Total Target Cash (base salary + 100% variable target, where applicable) spans from the minimum in a Standard market to the maximum in a Major market. Final offers depend on skills, experience, and location, and we typically hire in the first half of the range to allow room for growth:

• United States: $143,800 to $237,300
• Germany: €92,900 to €153,700
• United Kingdom: £90,300 to £148,500
• Singapore: S$178,600 to S$267,900

If you’re based elsewhere, you’ll be hired via Remote.com, and your Talent Acquisition Partner will provide a personalized Total Rewards Calculator after your first interview.

Equity: We also offer equity (where applicable) through our Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).

Benefits & Perks

We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and ability to connect, with globally designed benefits delivered locally where applicable.

• Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere with home office setup support, co-working space, and flexible time off.
• In-person connections: Annual Kickoff, team offsites, and Camundi Connection Budgets for meetups and local gatherings.
• Health & Wellbeing: Local healthcare access, global mental wellbeing resources, and fitness reimbursement.
• Financial Security: Retirement/pension plans, life and disability insurance where relevant.
• Professional Growth: Up to 1,000 per year for self-driven learning (courses, certifications, books).

Everyone is welcome at Camunda. Camunda is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. We look forward to your application.

Come join us and be part of Camunda’s incredible journey: Make an impact at a pivotal moment in our story!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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